I'm thinking if I just spent $63,000 for an elk tag, then I'm going to make sure I get my money's worth and I'm not going to leave much to chance. Kinda like a well planned commando raid: good intelligence, capable people on the scene, air support, advanced technology, play to win.... blaze in, make the hit, and get out. The state just got what they wanted; this guy madesure he got what he he wanted. You never know, perhapshe had another huntor two or threehe had to get back to in between financial dealings.

Regarding the meat, many hunters have their elk meat processed and freighted forward to their homes.... I don't know if he did, but many do. In his case, probably better to have the meat at the processor getting all cooled down and well handled than to have it in a cooler on ice in the back of the Gulfstream V for the return trip home.

Even Billy-Bob-got-to-get-back-to-work-on-Monday will generally count on the same huntingbuddies to handle his elk meat for him.
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BB,

You need to get your arse back here to Colorado and get your elk hunting fix as it seems you're getting kinda cranky, maybe it isa withdrawl thing. Making the trip clear out here from Florida and then all the way back, boy that would be a tough one.You know, using the airlines (instead ofa private jet) could help make the elk hunt "schedule out better"versus your time away from work and your absence from your family.

If your dad and family could have everything set up for your arrival here on the Colorado end, they might be able to pick you up at the airport and you wouldn't even have to rent a car. I know, it might not be what you feel is the "right way to hunt" but at least you would be in the game, I'm betting they could even handle getting it processed for you and air freight it down there.

How long has it been now?